Device for carrying toddlers and small children on an adult wearer's back

Abstract

A device for carrying a child piggyback upon an adult wearer, having a back plate which is positioned against the lower back of the adult wearer. A saddle extends rearwardly from the back plate for holding a seated child. A waist belt extends from the back plate and around the waist of the adult wearer. Stirrups hold the feet of the child and are supported from the waist belt. Major shoulder straps, each having an apex, extend from the back plate and extend over the shoulders of the adult wearer. A mid belt extends horizontally around both the adult wearer and child. Minor shoulder straps extend from the mid belt, over the shoulders of the child, and are attached near the apex of the major shoulder straps to hold the child securely in place against the back of the adult.

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTIONThe invention relates to device for carrying toddlers and small children. More particularly, the invention relates to a device, which is worn by a wearer, and permits a toddler or small child to safely and comfortably ride “piggyback” on an adult wearer's back, while well supported thereon.At the earliest stages of development, children are incapable of locomotion. Accordingly, infant carriers and the like have been devised to comfortably and safely support an infant, while providing a handle for the parent to safely carry the infant from location to location, with one hand. At a certain point, however, it becomes difficult for a parent to carry the baby with such one-handed carrying. Accordingly, infant / baby carriers are designed with a maximum capacity that generally ranges from 20-40 pounds.As children progress with their development, they begin to crawl, and then eventually to walk. Once a child can walk, the parent's preference (and often the child's ...

AI Technical Summary

Benefits of technology

It is an object of the invention to produce a carrier that allows a toddler or small child to be comfortably and safely carried on the back of a parent or other adult wearer. Accordingly, the carrier is configured with a saddle to support the child, and straps which both hold the carrier in place on the wearer and keep the child secure.

It is another object of the invention to provide s carrier which holds the child in a well-secured position. Accordingly, the saddle prevents the child from sliding backwards, a mid belt extends around the mid section of the child and holds the child against the wearer's back, and a pair of stirrups prevent the child's feet from dangling.

It is a further object of the invention to provide a carrier which is easy to don by the adult wearer, and easy to secure the child thereupon. Accordingly, the simple strap system allows the system to be fully operational in a matter of seconds.

It is yet a further object of the invention to allow the adult wearer to carry the child for a considerable distance without fatigue or injury. Accordingly, a back plate acts as a focal point for the stresses and forces exerted by the child upon the device, and helps effectively distribute the child's weight among the shoulders, waist, and lower back.

Problems solved by technology

At a certain point, however, it becomes difficult for a parent to carry the baby with such one-handed carrying.

Young children, however, quickly grow tired.

Even a trip to the store can be too much walking for a beginner.

Strollers are bulky and cumbersome.

They are difficult to travel with, and quickly become a liability when the child suddenly decides to walk instead of riding.

Few options are available, however, to carry a child that is greater than 40 pounds, or more than 2 years old.

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